This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated July 15, 2024. Total project cost: $9,697.
This $9,697 retractable awning project was estimated in July 2024 for a homeowner in Vestavia Hills, AL, covering 2 units measuring 16×10 ft.
At $9,697, this project sits in the 88th percentile of the 2,788 retractable awning estimates we've analyzed — a "premium" market position. The national average for comparable work is $6,804, putting this estimate 43% above the typical retractable awning cost. Within AL specifically, the average across 83 comparable projects is $6,352 — making this estimate 53% above the local norm. That works out to roughly $28.59 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include White frame, HOGAN SPARROW 14615-0000 fabric. Project scope (2 units) is larger than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $4,848, below the $6,185 national per-unit average.
Alabama's climate — long humid summers, frequent severe-storm activity, and Gulf hurricane exposure on the coast — drives different awning priorities than the national average. High pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and high on the coast, moderate inland pushes hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction.The HOGAN SPARROW 14615-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for humid subtropical conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the high typical of Alabama better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the summer of 2024 is typical for Alabama — most awning installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $9,697, this retractable awning project is 43% above the national average of $6,804 based on 2,788 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 88th percentile, meaning 88% of similar projects cost less. In AL, where we have data from 83 projects, this is 53% above the state average of $6,352. The effective cost is approximately $28.59 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 2 retractable awnings, more than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $9,697 |
| National Average (2,788 projects) | $6,804 |
| National Median | $5,795 |
| vs. National Average | +43% |
| AL Average (83 projects) | $6,352 |
| vs. AL Average | +53% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $28.59 |
| Market Position | Premium (88th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,788 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,773 |
| $30,315–$60,569 | 13 |
| $60,569–$90,823 | 1 |
| $90,823–$121,077 | 0 |
| $121,077–$151,330 | 0 |
| $151,330–$181,584 | 0 |
| $181,584–$211,838 | 0 |
| $211,838–$242,092 | 0 |
Regional pricing comparison based on real project data from professional installations across the United States:
| State | Average Price | Projects |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $6,424 | 618 |
| Florida | $7,351 | 172 |
| California | $7,519 | 162 |
| Texas | $7,485 | 132 |
| Colorado | $6,850 | 122 |
| South Carolina | $8,179 | 114 |
| Indiana | $7,029 | 97 |
| Massachusetts | $6,258 | 92 |
| Georgia | $6,716 | 91 |
| Arizona | $6,877 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $6,021 | 85 |
| New York | $6,495 | 84 |
| Alabama | $6,352 | 83 |
| Arkansas | $6,524 | 81 |
| Washington | $7,128 | 79 |
How this project's retractable awning count compares to the average across 2,788 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 2 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $4,848 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,185 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Vestavia Hills, AL |
| Date | July 15, 2024 |
| Total Price | $9,697 |
| Tax Rate | 6.75% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 2 | $4,574 | $9,149 |
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